(Andrew
Hughes)
It’s been almost two years since Durban's
Andrew Hughes entered the comedy scene - accumulating a snowballing success
rate along the way - and now he's about to take that major proverbial
"first step" by showcasing his debut one man show!
Hughes entered the comedy scene in 2016.
Just a year later, he was nominated in the Newcomer Category of the Comics
Choice Awards 2017 - considered the Oscar's of South African comedy. To date he
has toured with the likes of Carvin Goldstone and shared the stage with a host
of SA comedy heavyweights - Joey Rasdien, Kagiso Lediga, Marc Lottering and
Donovan and Jason Goliath Goliath, to name a few. These are no easy feat for a
young comedian in a highly competitive industry.
Now Hughes is ready to stage his debut one
man show, In Living Colour(ed).
"The name of my show is inspired from a comedy series entitled In Living Colour which used to air on TV
in the early 90s and starred comedians like Keenan Wayans and Jim Carey. I then
decided to use the word "Colour(ed)" and brighten it up using
different colours all in a bid to show that the show is applicable to people of
all "colours" and "racial backgrounds," he explained.
"I've also called it In Living Colour(ed) because I am
coloured but I look Black. There are coloured people who look Indian and some
look White as well... We come from different backgrounds and have amazing
stories to tell. In Living Colour(ed)
is partly a celebration of my story on stage. The show will incorporate a lot
of storytelling about growing up coloured and as a South African as well. It
will also touch on themes like relationships and the colourful shenanigans in
South African Parliament and politics - among other universal topics. The aim
is to tell stories that we can all relate to regardless of racial background or
age," said Hughes.
Explaining where his passion for stand-up
comedy began, he said it was back in 2011 while he and a friend watched a Proudly Coloured Comedy Show DVD, Hughes then started going to comedy clubs
to watch just to get "a feel if it".
"My friends always found me very
entertaining at family functions and always recommended I try it out, but I was
very intimidated by being on stage with other experienced acts. In May 2016,
Carvin Goldstone launched a show titled The
Next Generation Comedy Series and the show was aimed at giving newcomers a
chance to be on stage and be recognised. That was where I made my mark as a
comedian. After that I started getting booked by comedy promoters in Durban and
my comedy just kept improving," he said.
Describing his style of comedy, he said it
a mix of witty with storytelling. "I also include some impersonations and
a bit if dancing as well," he laughed.
In
Living Colour(ed) stages on April 27 and 28 at
20h00 at The Bat Centre in Durban. Tickets R100 via Quicket.co.za and at the
door.
This is a clean comedy show and suitable for
all ages.
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